Amazon invested in 26 new renewable energy projects, which now add up to 6,5 GW of production capacity

Amazon, an American multinational technology company, announced 26 new projects in renewable energy, including wind and solar energy. The new projects will make the company the largest in renewable energy purchase investments of all time, surpassing Google. The new projects have 3,4 gigawatts (GW) of electricity production capacity, bringing its total investment in renewable energy in 2020 to 35 projects, which add up to more than 4 GW of capacity – the largest corporate investment in renewable energy in a single year.

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The new projects were in Australia, France, Germany, Italy, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States. Amazon has already invested in 6,5 GW of wind and solar projects, which have enabled the company to provide its operations with more than 18 million megawatt hours (MWh) of renewable energy annually.

The company's power generation capacity can supply 1,7 million homes in the United States for a year. The projects will bring renewable energy to Amazon's corporate offices, distribution centers and service providers supporting the company's millions of customers around the world.

Amazon's goal is to consume 100% renewable energy and achieve zero net carbon emissions in its operations by the year 2040. Part of this commitment is to supply the company's infrastructure with energy entirely from a renewable source, a milestone that must be achieved by 2025, five years before the initial target, which was 2030.

The company today showcases 127 renewable energy projects around the world, including 59 utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar and wind) and 68 solar roofs at fueling centers and distribution centers.

About Amazon:

Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The company focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, streaming and artificial intelligence. It is considered one of the big five technology companies, along with Google, Apple, Microsoft and Facebook. It has been referred to as “one of the world's most influential economic and cultural forces” and the world's most valuable brand.